Homes

The floors, walls, and ceiling of the mezzanine are all clad in clear-coated fir plywood panels. To respect Montreal city bylaws, the mezzanine was limited to 40% of the area of the level below.

The simple material palette was driven by a restricted budget and a sustainable ethos. "We used these materials to create a ‘natural’ aesthetic that echoed the beauty of the Australian bush and beach that surrounds the house," says Jackson.

Unpainted plywood wraps all around the living areas to give the interior "a warmth and texture that interacts beautifully with the external Blackbutt timber," says Jackson. "It has a robust , durable, and tactile quality that sits well with the internal concrete floors."

The kitchen island of OCM House was custom-built on-site by Studio Jackson Scott using Australian Blackbutt.

The kitchen and dining areas now occupy the new single-level wing and also overlook the backyard via the glass wall. Silestone countertops waterfall over walnut cabinetry, and exposed wood rafters overhead received a coat of whitewash.

Perched quietly on the dunes of New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula, Hut on Sleds serves as a small, sustainable beach retreat for a family of five.

Frequent visits to Calistoga Ranch left a Los Angeles couple hankering for even more time amid Napa Valley’s tranquil vineyards, so they realized it was the right moment to build their post-retirement dream home in California Wine Country. Wade Design Architects and Geremia Design knew exactly how to bring it to life.

The double-height living space is anchored by a wood-burning stove by Lopi in the corner. The large east-facing window on the far wall floods the room with magical morning light. All the windows and doors are by Quantum.

On the exterior of the low-lying, 4,690-square-foot home, the façade combines board-formed concrete, a teak front door, and weathered metal.

The renovation restored the built-in brick planter and exchanged the carpeting for sleek white terrazzo floors.

The main house was given a contemporary look by way of a metal roof and a black exterior.

Fronted with full-height, double-glazed openings, the studio frames east-facing views of the creek-bed and beyond.

Concrete pavers line the new hardscape, which steps up to a deck built of ipe wood. Ipe wood has also been used for the built-in benches and fencing.

Faced with a giant wall of glass, the new concrete extension houses an open-plan living area, dining room and kitchen.

Seen at night, the sumptuous living area features modern furnishings and a long wood-burning fireplace.

A timber beamed ceiling adds a rustic touch to the modern master suite.

In contrast to the historic setting, the master bathroom is outfitted with modern fixtures including a double vanity, freestanding tub, shower and toilet.